With help through the 'study' phase of life
The Students Advise Students project is coming to an end - but student support is still guaranteed!
For many students, their time in college is also a period of personal growth, one that—especially at the beginning of their studies—is marked by many questions, uncertainties, and challenges. Who is better to offer advice and support than students themselves, who have gone through similar experiences and have already spent a few semesters studying at HSZG? Based on this fundamental idea, the innovative project “STUDENTS ADVISE STUDENTS (SbS)” was launched, which got its start nearly 10 years ago in the Faculty of Social Sciences. Over the years, the Student Advisory Service has been expanded to all six faculties at HSZG. The student advisors, supported by the faculties’ study scouts, have been trained through various workshops and professional development opportunities and prepared for their advising roles.
The Student Advisory Service was part of the umbrella project “Diversity as a Strength,” which was funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research as part of the Quality Pact 2020. When the project ended, the “STUDENTS ADVISING STUDENTS (SbS)” advisory service also came to an end.
A big thank you goes to all the students and staff involved for the professional support provided by the Student Advisory Service over the past few years. Whether it was individual counseling to help overcome problems and crises or assistance with organizing their studies, the SbS staff have always been able to provide answers to pressing questions about studying at our university. Rector Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Kratzsch
”Providing guidance, advice, and support to first-year students from their very first day at the university was a key factor in ensuring their academic success. This made it possible to share experiences, tips, and knowledge—especially with first-semester students—in a straightforward manner and on an equal footing. This was all the more important given that the likelihood of dropping out is highest during the first two semesters. The “SbS volunteers” were available to answer any questions about coursework, the academic calendar, campus and student life, internships, and exams, and were also happy to listen when students faced personal problems related to or unrelated to their studies.
Support services continue to be available
Throughout its entire run, “SbS” was able to draw on a large support network of internal and external advisory services and support projects, and it also made a significant contribution to student networking, campus life, and campus culture at both university campuses. Although the project has come to an end, students in higher semesters do not have to go without support. The Faculty Student Committees are happy to advise on organizational and academic questions related to the course of study and can be contacted at any time if problems arise. Additional comprehensive advisory services for students can be found here.
“Student advisory services are an important central point of contact during one’s studies. They provide guidance and decision-making support for personal and social concerns and promote students’ independence, their ability to cope with problems, and their capacity to continue their studies and successfully complete their degrees even in crisis situations,” emphasizes Rector Alexander Kratzsch.
Electrical Engineering Faculty Student Committee I fse(at)hszg.de
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